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Interactive piano tutorial for "E Minor Shuffle" by James Newton Howard, in E minor at about 143 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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E Minor Shuffle by James Newton Howard
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "E Minor Shuffle" by James Newton Howard, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrejazz · jazz fusion · instrumental jazz
Moodenergetic · groovy · cool
Signaturegroovy jazz fusion instrumental
E minor
Key
143
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E7
D
C♯m7
G
A
Bm
C
E
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroMain ThemeBridgeMain ThemeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

electric bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
drums
tight, swinging drum kit with crisp snare and ride cymbal
electric guitar
clean, melodic electric guitar playing rhythmic comping and occasional melodic fills
electric piano
warm, percussive electric piano chords and melodic lines
synth pads
subtle, atmospheric synth pads adding depth and texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

James Newton Howard & Friends (1984)

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Artist

James Newton Howard

James Newton Howard is an American composer, keyboardist, and record producer from Los Angeles who built his early career as a session musician and keyboard player, including a stint touring with Elton John. He went on to become one of Hollywood's most prolific film and television composers, earning eight Academy Award nominations across decades of scoring work. Before his film career took hold, he was closely connected to the musicians in Toto, collaborating with them as an orchestrator and performer.

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What key is "E Minor Shuffle" in?

"E Minor Shuffle" by James Newton Howard is in E minor.

What is the tempo of "E Minor Shuffle"?

"E Minor Shuffle" plays at around 143 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "E Minor Shuffle"?

The core progression is E7, D, C♯m7, G, A, and Bm, built around the E minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "E Minor Shuffle"?

The recording features electric bass, drums, electric guitar, electric piano, and synth pads.

Can I get a piano roll for "E Minor Shuffle"?

Yes. Songscription turns "E Minor Shuffle" by James Newton Howard into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "E Minor Shuffle" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "E Minor Shuffle" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 143 BPM in E minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "E Minor Shuffle" on?

"E Minor Shuffle" appears on James Newton Howard & Friends (1984).

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